CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF ORANGE ART ASSOCIATION
A California Not-for-profit Corporation
ARTICLE I - NAME AND GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION
The name of this organization is the Orange Art Association. The primary goals of Orange Art Association are to
foster a better understanding of fine art by the public, to encourage students to pursue art as a career through our
scholarship program, and to continually challenge our members to strive for excellence and fulfillment.This
organization shall abide by the Articles of Incorporation of Orange Art Association.
ARTICLE II - MEMBERS
Section 1- Admission to membership
Any person eighteen years of age and over may become a member upon filling out the membership form and paying
the dues set by the Board of Directors of Orange Art Association.
Section 2- Members rights
Each member is entitled to one vote and no member shall vote or act by proxy. Voting at meetings shall be by voice
unless otherwise specified by the Board of Directors. All rights of a member shall cease on termination of
membership. No member of Orange Art Association shall be personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or obligations of
Orange Art Association.
Section 3- Expulsion
Any member who fails to pay dues within thirty days of the time they are due, shall automatically be terminated. Any
member may be suspended or expelled for cause by a three-fourth vote of the Board of Directors at any regular or
special meeting of the board. Reinstatement may be one year after termination of membership.
Section 4- Quorum
A quorum of the membership is a majority of the members present.
ARTICLE III - OFFICERS
Any member of Orange Art Association may serve as an officer. Officers shall consist of a Board of Directors
comprising a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. There may be additional Vice Presidents, Assistant
Secretaries, or Assistant Treasurers. One person may hold two or more offices, except those of President and
Secretary. Each of these officers shall keep and pass along a procedure book of the duties and activities of that
office. Directors shall serve without compensation, except that they shall be allowed and paid their actual and
necessary expenses incurred in attending Directors’ meetings and/or fulfilling official business.
Section 1 – Election and Term of office
The Board of Directors shall be elected annually and shall hold office until resignation, death, removal, or until a
successor is assigned.
Section 2 – Vacancy
Any vacancy shall be filled by a majority vote of the Board of Directors for the unexpired term.
Section 3 – Duties of officers
3.a The President shall supervise the affairs, perform all duties, and preside at all meetings of the members, and is, ex
officio, a member of all standing committees of Orange Art Association
3. b The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors, recording the time and place of
holding, the names of those present, the proceedings thereof, and be custodian of the records and seal of Orange
Art Association.
3. c The Secretary shall deposit all funds in the name of Orange Art Association in such financial institutions as shall
be selected by the Board of Directors, shall disperse the funds as directed by the Board, shall keep adequate and
correct accounts of the transactions, shall exhibit at all reasonable times the financial records to any Director or
voting members. The Treasurer and President shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors.
The books of account shall have a regular audit.
Section 4 Standing and Special Committees
The President and/or the Board of Directors may appoint chairs for membership, Newsletter, Publicity, Hospitality,
Education, Exhibition, Historian, Workshop, Membership Competition, Nominating, and any other chairs the Board
deems necessary. Each chair shall report to the Board of Directors as requested, and keep a procedure book of the
duties and activities of that office.
4. a) Membership chair shall encourage growth of Orange Art Association and maintain accurate membership
records of the same, provide printed address labels to the newsletter each month of accurate updated membership
list.
4. b) Newsletter chair shall prepare and distribute a newsletter to the membership.
4. c) Publicity chair shall prepare and distribute press releases about Orange Art Association activities.
4. d) Hospitality chair shall have host duties and supervise refreshments for the meetings.
4. e) Program chair shall arrange for artist demonstrators for the membership.
4. f) Exhibit chair shall supervise shows and exhibits and shall select jurists for juried shows to meet with the
approval of the Board of Directors.
4. g) Historian chair shall keep a record of the activities and publicity of Orange Art Association.
4. h) Workshop chair shall arrange for workshops for the membership.
4. i) V.P. Monthly Competition chair shall supervise, keep records, and purchase ribbons and awards for the
monthly members’ art competitions.
4. j) A Nominating Committee shall be selected by the Board of Directors to present a slate of candidates for the Board
of Directors to vote on for the next year. Nominations will be accepted from the membership with the consent of the
nominees. Voting can be by voice, a show of hands, or ballot. The nominating committee will install the elected
officers.
ARTICLE IV - MEETINGS
Meetings of the members shall be held regularly at a time and place designated by the Board of Directors. The board
whenever deemed appropriate may consult Robert’s Rules of Order. Meeting’s shall be supervised and conducted by
the president.
ARTICLE IV - BYLAWS AMENDMENTS
Amendments may alter, amend or repeal these bylaws. These Bylaws and any approved Amendments shall be
effective immediately on their adoption by a majority of the voting membership at a regular or special meeting as stated
in their adoption. Bylaws shall be distributed to each member of the Board of Directors, Standing Committees, and
Special Committees, and will be available to any Orange Art Association member.
WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADOPTING THESE BYLAWS
We, the undersigned, are the Board of Directors of the Orange Art Association, a California Corporation, and we
have repealed previous Bylaws and hereby adopt the foregoing Bylaws.
_________________________________________2008
Date
_____________________________________________
President
_____________________________________________
Vice President
____________________________________________
Secretary
____________________________________________
Treasurer
STANDING RULES
The annual meeting of Orange Art Association shall be June of next year.
Term of office of the Board of Directors is January through December.
Dues shall be $25.00 per fiscal year.
A Life Member is a past president who is not required to pay dues and will have all the rights of a regular member. A
Life Member is also a Hall of Fame winner.
A nominating committee of two (2) or more members will be appointed at the April membership meeting, the slate of
officers presented and voted on at the May meeting, and installation of the elected officers will be at the June meeting.
The fiscal year of Orange Art Association shall be the calendar year.
Checks, drafts, and other indebtedness of Orange Art Association shall be signed by the Treasurer or the Assistant
Treasurer and countersigned by the President or the Vice President.
Last approved March 3, 2005, by the Orange Art Association Board of Directors
A California Not-for-profit Corporation
ARTICLE I - NAME AND GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION
The name of this organization is the Orange Art Association. The primary goals of Orange Art Association are to
foster a better understanding of fine art by the public, to encourage students to pursue art as a career through our
scholarship program, and to continually challenge our members to strive for excellence and fulfillment.This
organization shall abide by the Articles of Incorporation of Orange Art Association.
ARTICLE II - MEMBERS
Section 1- Admission to membership
Any person eighteen years of age and over may become a member upon filling out the membership form and paying
the dues set by the Board of Directors of Orange Art Association.
Section 2- Members rights
Each member is entitled to one vote and no member shall vote or act by proxy. Voting at meetings shall be by voice
unless otherwise specified by the Board of Directors. All rights of a member shall cease on termination of
membership. No member of Orange Art Association shall be personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or obligations of
Orange Art Association.
Section 3- Expulsion
Any member who fails to pay dues within thirty days of the time they are due, shall automatically be terminated. Any
member may be suspended or expelled for cause by a three-fourth vote of the Board of Directors at any regular or
special meeting of the board. Reinstatement may be one year after termination of membership.
Section 4- Quorum
A quorum of the membership is a majority of the members present.
ARTICLE III - OFFICERS
Any member of Orange Art Association may serve as an officer. Officers shall consist of a Board of Directors
comprising a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. There may be additional Vice Presidents, Assistant
Secretaries, or Assistant Treasurers. One person may hold two or more offices, except those of President and
Secretary. Each of these officers shall keep and pass along a procedure book of the duties and activities of that
office. Directors shall serve without compensation, except that they shall be allowed and paid their actual and
necessary expenses incurred in attending Directors’ meetings and/or fulfilling official business.
Section 1 – Election and Term of office
The Board of Directors shall be elected annually and shall hold office until resignation, death, removal, or until a
successor is assigned.
Section 2 – Vacancy
Any vacancy shall be filled by a majority vote of the Board of Directors for the unexpired term.
Section 3 – Duties of officers
3.a The President shall supervise the affairs, perform all duties, and preside at all meetings of the members, and is, ex
officio, a member of all standing committees of Orange Art Association
3. b The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors, recording the time and place of
holding, the names of those present, the proceedings thereof, and be custodian of the records and seal of Orange
Art Association.
3. c The Secretary shall deposit all funds in the name of Orange Art Association in such financial institutions as shall
be selected by the Board of Directors, shall disperse the funds as directed by the Board, shall keep adequate and
correct accounts of the transactions, shall exhibit at all reasonable times the financial records to any Director or
voting members. The Treasurer and President shall prepare an annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors.
The books of account shall have a regular audit.
Section 4 Standing and Special Committees
The President and/or the Board of Directors may appoint chairs for membership, Newsletter, Publicity, Hospitality,
Education, Exhibition, Historian, Workshop, Membership Competition, Nominating, and any other chairs the Board
deems necessary. Each chair shall report to the Board of Directors as requested, and keep a procedure book of the
duties and activities of that office.
4. a) Membership chair shall encourage growth of Orange Art Association and maintain accurate membership
records of the same, provide printed address labels to the newsletter each month of accurate updated membership
list.
4. b) Newsletter chair shall prepare and distribute a newsletter to the membership.
4. c) Publicity chair shall prepare and distribute press releases about Orange Art Association activities.
4. d) Hospitality chair shall have host duties and supervise refreshments for the meetings.
4. e) Program chair shall arrange for artist demonstrators for the membership.
4. f) Exhibit chair shall supervise shows and exhibits and shall select jurists for juried shows to meet with the
approval of the Board of Directors.
4. g) Historian chair shall keep a record of the activities and publicity of Orange Art Association.
4. h) Workshop chair shall arrange for workshops for the membership.
4. i) V.P. Monthly Competition chair shall supervise, keep records, and purchase ribbons and awards for the
monthly members’ art competitions.
4. j) A Nominating Committee shall be selected by the Board of Directors to present a slate of candidates for the Board
of Directors to vote on for the next year. Nominations will be accepted from the membership with the consent of the
nominees. Voting can be by voice, a show of hands, or ballot. The nominating committee will install the elected
officers.
ARTICLE IV - MEETINGS
Meetings of the members shall be held regularly at a time and place designated by the Board of Directors. The board
whenever deemed appropriate may consult Robert’s Rules of Order. Meeting’s shall be supervised and conducted by
the president.
ARTICLE IV - BYLAWS AMENDMENTS
Amendments may alter, amend or repeal these bylaws. These Bylaws and any approved Amendments shall be
effective immediately on their adoption by a majority of the voting membership at a regular or special meeting as stated
in their adoption. Bylaws shall be distributed to each member of the Board of Directors, Standing Committees, and
Special Committees, and will be available to any Orange Art Association member.
WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADOPTING THESE BYLAWS
We, the undersigned, are the Board of Directors of the Orange Art Association, a California Corporation, and we
have repealed previous Bylaws and hereby adopt the foregoing Bylaws.
_________________________________________2008
Date
_____________________________________________
President
_____________________________________________
Vice President
____________________________________________
Secretary
____________________________________________
Treasurer
STANDING RULES
The annual meeting of Orange Art Association shall be June of next year.
Term of office of the Board of Directors is January through December.
Dues shall be $25.00 per fiscal year.
A Life Member is a past president who is not required to pay dues and will have all the rights of a regular member. A
Life Member is also a Hall of Fame winner.
A nominating committee of two (2) or more members will be appointed at the April membership meeting, the slate of
officers presented and voted on at the May meeting, and installation of the elected officers will be at the June meeting.
The fiscal year of Orange Art Association shall be the calendar year.
Checks, drafts, and other indebtedness of Orange Art Association shall be signed by the Treasurer or the Assistant
Treasurer and countersigned by the President or the Vice President.
Last approved March 3, 2005, by the Orange Art Association Board of Directors
By Laws
Orange Art Association
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